Allergic in Biological News

EPA grant to University of Chicago for research on food allergy triggers

... to the University of Chicago to investigate how allergic reactions to food are initiated. The research is ... on how food allergies develop, what causes the allergic reaction, and how to prevent them," said Lek ... will help determine how food can trigger an allergic response and could help predict the potential for ...

Study characterizes eczema patients most at risk for dangerous viral infections

... have more severe disease, are more likely to be allergic to food and other allergens, and have a frequent ... Atopic dermatitis is another name for eczema, an allergic skin condition that causes itchy, inflamed and ... of disease onset, more frequent history of other allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma and hay ...

Common chemotherapy drug triggers fatal allergic reactions

... resulted in life-threatening and sometimes fatal allergic reactions. A new study from the Research on ... deaths is likely significantly higher. The severe allergic reactions are believed to be caused by Cremophor, ... blood stream. Two patients who died from an allergic reaction had early-stage breast cancer, which had ...

Malfunction of the respiratory epithelium is a cause of allergy?

... immediately after allergen exposure, before the allergic reaction develops. They used birch pollen ... through conjunctival and nasal epithelium of allergic patients but not of healthy subjects within one minute after the exposure. An allergic reaction developed when the allergen reached mast ...

Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are frequent causes of eczema

... more people than previously believed are allergic to the most common fragrance ingredient used in ... over 5% of those who underwent patch testing were allergic to the air oxidized form of the fragrance ... about 2% of the complete population of Sweden are allergic to air oxidized linalool. That may not sound very ...

New discovery may lead to new class of allergy drugs

... If you've ever wondered why some allergic reactions progress quickly and may even become ... dendritic cells, resulting in a heightened allergic response. "Our study reveals a new role for ... in controlling immune cell types at the site of allergic reaction," said Nigel Stevenson, a researcher ...

Lab test for allergy scoops national

... is a lab-based, in-vitro test to mimic human allergic reaction that could be used as an alternative to ... food or inhalant allergens that could cause an allergic reaction in a patient and the researchers are ... of histamine and other chemicals indicative of allergic reaction in the patient's blood. Dr Marcos ...

The Clorox Company's new indoor allergen product reduces common indoor allergens up to 90 percent

... to indoor allergens* another option." allergic rhinitis affects an estimated 20 to 40 million ... In fact, about 15 percent of the population is allergic to cats and dogs and 10 percent is allergic to dust mites. Clorox® Anywhere® ...

Munich researchers discover key allergy gene

... Zentrum Mnchen have pinpointed a major gene for allergic diseases. The gene was localized using cutting ... receptor, which plays a major role in controlling allergic responses. The team of scientists led by Dr. ... however, elevated IgE levels are associated with allergic disorders. In genetically susceptible ...

When our protective armor shows weakness

... and asthma in those with atopic dermatitis. allergic diseases have increased considerably in the past ... years, several genes were examined for a role in allergic diseases, and one of them actually turned out to ... to genetic variants also increases the risk for allergic contact eczema, especially ...

Alcohol is associated with risk of perennial allergic rhinitis

... consumption and increased risk of perennial allergic rhinitis, according to a recent Danish study of ... did not observe any increase in risk of seasonal allergic rhinitis according to alcohol intake. allergic rhinitis (AR) is an upper respiratory disorder ...

Asthma and other allergies tied to absence of specialized cells

... the immune response goes awry, triggering an allergic reaction. Now, researchers at NYU School ... on a class of custom-made immune cells that block allergic reactions. These regulatory T cells are ... we encounter that substance, we will not mount an allergic response. "We don't ...

Study helps explain how allergic reactions are triggered

... were once exclusively known for their role in allergic reactions, according to the studys lead author ... releasing their contents and triggering allergic reactions. But, she adds, in recent years, ... to various stimuli that usually cause severe allergic reactions, she explains. Further experiments ...

NIH selects LIAI for major study on allergy molecular causes and possible treatments

... immune system and which cause it to initiate an allergic reaction. This has the potential to directly ... treating these diseases. According to the NIAID, allergic diseases affect as many as 40 to 50 million ... to try this approach with a wide variety of allergic diseases. Currently, many allergy sufferers ...

Ragweed research is nothing to sneeze at

... doctoral theses. Although neither of them is allergic to ragweed, the students know how easily it can ... 10 pollen grains per cubic meter can cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to ragweed, ... field probably caused a lot of suffering for allergic people living nearby. The students knew that ...

Nutricia launches Nutra Neocate, weaning product designed for cows’ milk protein allergy

... that is made from 100% non-allergenic amino acids, ruling out any possible allergic reactions caused by an exposure to any trace of cows' milk. Neocate Nutra ... Nutra without fear of exposure to hidden allergens that can cause an allergic reaction." ...

Allergy season: Cigarettes to the rescue?

... of respiratory medicine, demonstrates that cigarette smoke decreases the allergic response by inhibiting the activity of mast cells, the major players in ... the findings presented in this study are "consistent with a dampening of allergic responses in smokers." ...

Mites on hissing coackroach may benefit humans with allergies

... of a variety of molds on the cockroaches' bodies, potentially reducing allergic responses among humans who handle the popular insects, according to new ... of the study. "By suppressing the molds, the mites have a role in reducing allergic reactions to cockroaches." The research is published in the current ...

Alzheimer's, asthma, cancer, malaria and TB focus of new Singapore grants

... is responsible for 60-70% of allergy cases in Singapore, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema. Optimizing the potency of a genetic vaccine ... remains the only truly disease-modifying treatment for asthma and allergic rhinitis," said Dr. Chua. "Traditional forms of immunotherapy use natural ...

Even natural perfumes may cause allergies

... oils, which many deem harmless compared to synthetic perfumes, may cause allergic reactions. Roughly one in five adults in northern Europe is believed ... perfume substances that at first glance appear to be harmless can cause allergic reactions. New eczema-provoking allergens are formed by reaction with acid ...

Scientists developing food allergy treatment

... it could cause anaphylaxis as a side effect. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction involving the whole body, often within minutes of exposure to the ... be fatal. In the FAST project, scientists will use modified variants of allergic proteins that are hypoallergenic and therefore safer. The proteins will be ...

NIAID announces grants to stimulate food allergy research

... period, about half of all children with a food allergy will have an allergic reaction from an accidental exposure to that food. Severe cases can ... including studies to predict which food proteins are likely to cause allergic reactions, the factors that trigger severe responses, and the contribution ...

MIT-led teams unravel heparin death mystery

... contaminated heparin activates two inflammatory pathways, causing severe allergic reactions and low blood pressure. These results provide a potential ... leads to a dangerous decrease in blood pressure, the second a serious allergic reaction. In blinded laboratory tests, the contaminated heparin activated ...

Increased allergen levels in homes linked to asthma

... allergen levels in the home are associated with asthma symptoms in allergic individuals. The study suggests that asthmatics that have allergies may ... asthma, reducing exposure levels is crucial for those whose asthma is allergic in nature. Zeldin concluded. ...

La Jolla Institute discovers novel tumor suppressor

... early on in their experiments. "We wanted to better understand the PLC-beta 3 enzyme's possible role as a signaling pathway in asthma and other allergic diseases, so we began working with mice genetically engineered not to have that enzyme," he said. "We noticed that these mice developed a strange ...

Discovery to aid in future treatments of third-world parasites

... schistosomiasis. Moreover, these Th2 responses, described above in the context of worm infections, are also associated with the clinical symptoms of allergic and asthmatic disorders. Thus, understanding the immune response to infection with parasitic worms might aid in ameliorating allergy and asthma ...

$20 million NIH grant to transform clinical research at UIC

... of translational researchers. Some projects already funded by the center include developing a collaborative research program in asthma and allergic diseases, exploring a promising immunotherapy to treat severe infections in patients with compromised immune systems, and a multi-disciplinary ...

Major breakthrough in early detection and prevention of AMD

... on the surface of CNV vessels in humans but is absent from normal vascular tissue. "CCR3 chemokine receptor is known to be a key player in the allergic inflammation process, but Dr. Ambati's studies have now identified CCR3 as a key marker of the CNV process involved in AMD. If researchers can ...

Omega fatty acid balance can alter immunity and gene expression

... were markedly reduced compared to a normal diet, including a signaling gene for a protein called PI3K, a critical early step in autoimmune and allergic inflammation responses. This study demonstrates, for the first time in humans, that large changes in gene expression are likely an important ...

Caffeic acid inhibits colitis in a mouse model -- is a drug-metabolizing gene crucial?

... 2009 issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine , implicate CYP4B1, a form of cytochrome P450 previously found to be associated with resolution of allergic inflammation in another model. The normalization of CYP4B1 by caffeic acid treatment was associated with significant lessening of colitic damage, ...

Lice can be nice to us

... an autoimmune disease such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes or multiple sclerosis. Or the body can mistake a harmless substance as a threat causing an allergic response. The authors say some parasites may exert a moderating effect on the function of a key component of the immune system, which could help ...

Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity

... 616 children with asthma living in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, a country known to have a high prevalence of asthma. Each child was assessed for allergic markers, including both allergen-specific and general sensitivity tests, and assessed for lung function and circulating vitamin D levels. Children ...

New evidence explains poor infant immune response to certain vaccines, says MU researcher

... Th-2 cells typically develop when the body is exposed to allergens. The responses of Th-2 cells are usually strong and manifest in the form of allergic reactions. When Zaghouani gave the newborn mice an antigen shortly after birth, he noticed the presence of both Th-1 and Th-2 cells. However, when ...

Potential new HIV drug may help patients not responding to treatment

... that D-1mT synergises with ART and we would really like to find out how this works," said Dr Boasso. In healthy people, the IDO enzyme controls allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases and it also stops the foetus from being rejected in pregnancy. As D-1mT blocks IDO, the researchers say that its ...

Eosinophils as markers for asthma

... on the inflammatory cells," Dr. Wjst said, "but these findings give us new starting points for a better understanding of the various hypotheses of allergic inflammation." ...

Molecular mechanism of anaphylactic shock decoded

... Institute in Bad Nauheim was published online in "The Journal of Experimental Medicine ". Anaphylactic shock is an acute, life-threatening allergic reaction, usually brought on by medication, insect stings, or other allergens, which has become more frequent in recent decades. In sensitized ...

American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Dec. 17, 2008

... Chemistry Researchers in Germany are reporting an advance toward development of technology that could make life easier for millions of people allergic to plant pollen. It could underpin the first automated, real-time systems for identifying specific kinds of allergy-inducing plant pollen circulating ...

From sheet metal elements to host cells: DFG launches 10 new collaborative research centers

... external damage, communicate. Conversely, the molecular mechanisms that disturb equilibrium, and which may thus lead to chronic inflammatory and allergic diseases or to healing disorders, will also be clarified in more detail. Ultimately, these investigations will allow the development of new ...

Expert recommends town councils to design low-allergy impact green spaces

... engines may remain adherent to the surface of pollen grains increasing their allergen activity) are other of the factors which contribute to the allergic nature of the ornamental species. ...

NIH extends commitment to transformative research with 2008 Pioneer, New Innovator Awards

... Assistant Professor of Chemistry, who will build an immune system-on-a-chip to illuminate the mechanisms of, and possible therapeutic approaches to, allergic conditions. Shelli Kesler, Ph.D., Stanford University School of Medicine assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, who will ...